“All sorts of old rare and unusual musical instruments, bought and sold. Where may also be had a variety of old and new books, music and tutors, oil paintings, watercolours, engravings and photographs of musical interest.“

“We supply antique tools and pre-owned woodworking tools from our retail store where we offer the largest selection of used and antique tools in Europe - over 1500 wood carving tools are always in stock.
We also offer a full mailorder service world-wide.

We are also the leading auction house specialising in antique wood working tools.

We host three auctions of antique and useable tools each year in Needham Market, Suffolk, England. Two are domestic auctions containing lots of mixed quality, ranging from tools in "as found" condition, to items of collectable quality. There is a 'Bygones' section containing items of interest to both the curious amateur or the professional bidder. …“

“ If you fly or travel with guitars, and are looking for a road guitar case or flight tested guitar case for acoustic and electric guitars and bass guitars, we are your guitar travel case company. Our guitar flight travel cases pass all the ATA tests. Our road tested cases are half the weight and usually half the cost of our competitors. We have been building flight cases for every type of industry and product you can imagine. Organizations like the U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, UPS, AIRBORNE EXPRESS, the U.S. ARMY and NAVY, and several large aerospace companies have been flying with our Flight Cases for over 25 years.“

“The purchase, sale or simple protection of furniture or works of art is often complex due to problems in establishing their authenticity and value. A specialised expert alone is able to determine the authenticity and value of a given item, and there are a number of reasons for calling on his services to ensure a fair settlement in cases of inheritance, sharing, donations and divorce following a loss (fire or theft), to provide an accurate valuation of the lost objects and to prepare a dossier for presentation of the client’s claim to the insurer. ..“

“John Nelson Woodworking cuts and supplies cattle bone and pre-ban African ivory for key tops on playing manuals, for guitar nuts and saddles, knife handles and other uses. We also refurbish piano and organ playing manuals. Begun as a woodworking shop in 1970, we started specializing in the production of bone key tops in 1975, and some years later in making and refurbishing keyboards. About ten years ago, we added pre-ban African elephant ivory to our line. We continue today supplying bone and ivory to the international musical instrument trade, and with recovering and restoring keyboards. ..“

“We cover natural keys, according to the tradition of French Organ and Harpsichord makers, with prime quality free-range Salers and Charolais beef bone from the Burgundy and Auvergne regions.

This bone is washed and quarter-sawn to ensure the best close-grained texture and durability. The bone covering feels very similar to ivory and it absorbs the natural moisture of the finger tips, thus avoiding the slippery sensation of plastic. Furthermore, these bone coverings always remain white and allow the finest polished and buffed surface. ..“

“Established in 1985, we have the experience to satisfy your case requirements. We are a custom case manufacturer providing shipping cases, transit cases, ATA cases, waterproof cases, carry cases, and presentation cases for commercial, industrial, and military applications. Our facilities manufacture cases in a variety of materials including plastic, metal, and wood with or without foam interiors. We inventory thousands of stock cases for immediate delivery including Pelican, SKB, Zarges, Otter, Gator, Seahorse, and Cases By Source brands. Stock cases can be customized for quick turnaround or we can develop a custom case to meet your exact specifications. ..“

“For nearly 50 years, Gemstar Manufacturing, which is located in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, has been designing and manufacturing custom cases and custom plastic parts for a wide variety of industrial and commercial applications. We work closely with our customers to meet their individual and specialized needs.

Some of our satisfied customers include electronics specialists, medical device manufacturers, public safety officers, photographers, military personnel, sportsmen, imaging professionals and industrial engineers. Whether you’re looking for a custom case, part, or a combination of items, Gemstar will work with you to provide exactly what you want and need.

Gemstar Manufacturing also offers customers a confidence in quality, as there is no compromise on the quality of materials that go into a Gemstar product. We pride ourselves on excellent craftsmanship and take every step possible to be certain your part or case functions exactly as you expect.”

“Goodfellow was established in the City of London in 1946. The Company now has subsidiary operations in France, Germany, North America and a representative office in China, with the Group’s research laboratories, workshop facilities & central administration located in Huntingdon, England. ..“

Suppliers of PEEK monofilament as replacement for boar’s bristle (hair) used for jack springs. Use of 0.45mm size has been suggested but proper measurement of the bristle being replaced should be considered.

If you fly or travel with guitars, and are looking for a road guitar case or flight tested guitar case for acoustic and electric guitars and bass guitars, we are your guitar travel case company. Our guitar flight travel cases pass all the ATA tests. Our road tested cases are half the weight and usually half the cost of our competitors. We have been building flight cases for every type of industry and product you can imagine. Organizations like the U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, UPS, AIRBORNE EXPRESS, the U.S. ARMY and NAVY, and several large aerospace companies have been flying with our Flight Cases for over 25 years. ..“

“Since 1993 the Colorado Case Company has been making professional grade cases and case covers for acoustic instruments, including rigid harp cases. Our cases were inspired by the demands of the Colorado weather. A typical summer festival here can start with freezing temperatures and snow one day, followed by a torrential afternoon thunderstorm and temperatures of over 100 the next. Under these conditions all instruments need extra protection....the same protection provided by our products.

Colorado Case Company makes a wide assortment of custom and stock case solutions. This includes soft cases (gig bags), case covers and rigid flight cases. All of our case solutions are designed to provide the ultimate protection system, including protection from heat, cold and rain or snow. While we specialize in stringed instruments such as guitars, banjos, mandolins and harps, we have made cases for nearly every conceivable instrument. So if you don't see what you need, give us a call.“

“We are an international trading company specializing in natural materials, decorative synthetic materials and rigid composite laminates for knife handles, gun grips, pens, musical instrument inlays, pool cue inlays and many other creative applications. Several of these materials are exclusive to us. Our customers include major manufacturers, artisans and hobbyists.

Our decorative synthetic materials include Ivory Alternative and many other decorative Polyester materials in sheet, rod and bar, Acrylic sheet and rod, Reconstituted Stone slabs and blocks and Corian slabs and sheet. There are literally hundreds of colors and patterns available. ..“

“Our cases are made from strong, lightweight plywood,which is covered outside with leathercloth. The inside is lined in plush or velvet. The cases are well padded and include storage ompartments and/or bow provisions where necessary. Top quality fittings are used throughout, including nickel plated hardware and solid leather handles. Various exterior and interior colour schemes are available.“

“Welcome to Votaw Tool Company, a leader in high quality precision tools and supplies for repair and maintenance of musical instruments since 1978. Our web site features our complete product line with current pricing as well as on-line purchasing.” Visit website for more information. (ed.)

“Welcome to Early Music Connect! We supply a selection of the finest early musical instruments and gut strings at the most competitive prices - backed up with great service and a passion for music! Why not get in touch and see what we can do for you - we welcome enquiries, even at weekends and evenings. With Early Music Connect, that longed-for instrument is now within reach...“

"Net Instruments musical instruments is a global database of musical instruments for sale. Join free now with 3 musical instrument slots or get a monthly associate subscription!

Musical instruments are from the community of 75,000+ registered musicians. Musical instruments are viewed by 250,000 visitors every month. " Early music instruments sections. Visit website for more information. (ed.)

"Kelischek Workshop for Historical Instruments was founded by Geigenbaumeister (Master Violin Maker) George Kelischek in Witten, Germany, on May 1st 1955. We moved to the USA in 1960 and incorporated in North Carolina as Kelhorn Corporation in 1972.May 1st, 2007 marks the beginning of our fifty-third year of business.

Our mission is to provide top quality services and products at affordable prices. Our emphasis is in the field of early music and folk music. We manufacture the world renowned Susato Pennywhistles, Tabor-Pipes, Txistu, Pentatonic and wide-bore Recorders. We are also known for our Minnesinger Hurdy-Gurdies and many other stringed instruments. All Susato brand products are made in the USA, in our Brasstown North Carolina shop.

We also publish editions of early and contemporary music for recorders and many other instruments under the name of Susato Press Editions. ... " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

"Since 1975, The Gold Leaf Company takes pride in providing traditional Goldleaf supplies to our customers to meet all your gilding needs. The Gold Leaf Company has been owned and operated by Steve Martinez (an experienced and professional gilder) for over ten years. I look forward to hearing from you--whether you're a beginner gilder or a professional, I can help you with your gilding project.

We carry the finest brands of gold and silver imitation leaf imported from Germany, Italy. We also offer genuine gold leaf (22kt and 23kt), adhesive glue (sizes), books on gilding, a new variety of high quality mica powder, and wood finishes and restoration products by Liberon (NEW!!) of England. We ship internationally. " Visit website for more information. (ed.)

"Harpsichord and viol - old music played on old instruments is growing in popularity. Laymen as well as professional musicians interpret music from Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque increasingly today with replicas of musical instruments from the time when the music was played.

For over twenty-five years, I offer a wide range of such historical instruments: cheap replicas for beginners as detailed copies for the layman and professional musicians and kits for customers who wish to build instrument themselves, along with accessories, literature, music and CDs .

On this website I can currently only a small part of my bid. My whole catalogue with tools, kits and accessories can I send you on request (or download in pdf format on site. (ed.) ... " (Google translation) Visit website for more information. (ed.)

"Already the litte change in the name of the company (earlier: Marc Vogel, Bestandteile fŸr den Cembalobau) shows, that fundamental things have changed but still are the same to the 20th anniversary on 1st July 2004 of the Marc Vogel oHG - Cembaloteile.

During the last 20 years Marc Vogel has constructed a small but fine supplier company for harpsichord builders. The products are used from China to the United States, from Moskau to the Amazonas. He invested as much power in the training of his employees, to whose he handed over his company. He said:

“Years of experiences instructed me to integrate young people to my work in time so that a continuoues developement of the firm is possible. I would like to use this anniversary to give the firm a more extensive basis. So the firm “Marc Vogel - Bestandteile fŸr den Cembalobau“ becomes the general partnership “Marc Vogel oHG - Cembaloteile“ through the entering of the employees Sabrina Meisel, Waldemar Zimmermann and Michael Scheer. I will retire from the daily business because of age and health, but I will still be at the firm's disposal as an adviser. I would like to thank you for the good cooperation and ask you to convert your trust to the new firm owners.Ó ... " Visit website for more information. (ed.)